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11 Apr 2022

Danaos Orders Four Methanol-ready Containerships

Greek shipowner Danaos Corporation announced Monday that it has ordered four 7,200 TEU containerships from Daehan Shipbuilding in South Korea. The neo-panamax newbuilds are slated for delivery in the first half of 2024.The vessels will be methanol fuel ready, will come with open loop scrubbers and will be built in accordance with the latest requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in relation to Tier III emission standards and Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) Phase III, said New York-listed Danaos, one of the world's largest charterers of containerships.“These vessels are at the forefront of new technology, come with the latest specifications on emissions requirements and are methanol ready.

15 Jul 2021

Danaos Buys Six Secondhand Containerships

Danaos Corporation on Wednesday announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire six secondhand 5,466 TEU container vessels en bloc for $260 million.The vessels, which have an average age of 6.8 years, were built at Hanjin Subic Bay shipyard and are on time charter contracts with a weighted average charter duration of approximately two years.The acquired vessels, which are expected to be gradually delivered to the company by the end of the third quarter of 2021, are eco-design wide beam vessels with improved fuel consumption and load efficiency characteristics when compared to conventional designs, the company said.The acquisition…

24 May 2019

Danaos Signs Sale-and-Leaseback Deal with EnTrust

The provider of seaborne transportation services, Danaos Corporation has concluded a $150m sale-and-leaseback deal for two of its biggest boxships with the alternative investment firm EnTrust Global.Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) has advised EnTrust Global’s (ETG) Blue Ocean Funds on the transaction of the two container vessels “HYUNDAI RESPECT” and “HYUNDAI HONOUR” acquired from and chartered back to two subsidiaries of Danaos, said a press release.This is the Blue Ocean Funds’ first sale and leaseback in the Greek shipping market, with the US$150m made available to Danaos, a NYSE-listed global shipping company maintaining a fleet of large size container vessels…

03 Mar 2019

Danaos Partners with iMarine Software

The international owner of containerships Danaos Corporation  has partnered with iMarine Software, fully integrating the maritime e-procurement solution 'SeaProc eProcurement' platform into their system.Danaos Web Enterprise Suite is a web-enabled maritime software suite that automates all the daily functions of any shipping company, said a press release from the developers of marine information systems.Combining comprehensive maritime domain knowledge with advanced technology expertise, Danaos provides maritime software for the ship owner, ship manager, broker, operator, charterer or accountant, it said.Danaos’ web-enabled software solutions encompass the full spectrum of the shipping industry’s processes…

14 Aug 2018

Danaos Corporation Slashes Debt

Danaos Corporation, a leading international owner of containerships, has announced the consummation of its previously announced debt refinancing , significantly strengthening the Company's capital structure and reducing its outstanding debt by approximately USD 551 million.The debt refinancing strengthens the Company's financial position through the significant debt reduction, reset financial and certain other credit facility covenants, modified interest rates and amortization profiles and the extension of existing debt maturities by approximately five years to December 31, 2023. Danaos' CEO Dr. John Coustas said: "We are pleased to announce the closing of our comprehensive debt refinancing agreement…

20 Jun 2018

Danaos Corporation Refinances USD 2.2bln in Debt

Danaos Corporation, a leading international owner of containerships, has reached an agreement with certain of its lenders currently holding approximately $2.2 billion of debt maturing on December 31, 2018, that will significantly strengthen the Company's capital structure and result in a debt reduction of approximately $551 million. Pursuant to a comprehensive debt re-financing agreement (RA) with certain of its lenders, as well as Danaos Investment Limited as Trustee of the 883 Trust (DIL), its largest stockholder, and its manager, Danaos Shipping Co. Ltd., the Company will strengthen its financial position through a significant debt reduction…

16 Dec 2016

No Operating Income from Hanjin Vessels: Danaos Corporation

Danaos Corporation reports its results for the third quarter of 2016 in the aftermath of the bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping, one of Danaos' large customers. Danaos' CEO Dr. John Coustas says: "As a result of the bankruptcy, we did not recognize any operating revenues for the vessels that had been chartered to Hanjin during the quarter. As a result of the Hanjin bankruptcy we also recorded a write-off of $15.8 million, representing the outstanding charter hire owed to us by Hanjin as of June 30, 2016. Additionally, principally as a result of the effects of the cancellation of the Hanjin charters, the Company was in breach of certain financial covenants as at September 30, 2016 for which we have obtained waivers until April 1, 2017.

02 Nov 2016

Danaos Receives Notice of Hanjin Entering into Court Receivership

Danaos Corporation, one of the world's largest independent owners of containerships, today received notice that Hanjin Shipping Co. Ltd. (Hanjin) has filed for receivership with the Seoul Central District Court and requested that the court freeze its assets. Danaos currently charters eight of its vessels to Hanjin on long term, fixed rate time charters. The time charters associated with these vessels represent approximately $560 million of Danaos' $2.8 billion contracted revenue backlog as of June 30, 2016. The vessels contracted to Hanjin include three 10,100 TEU vessels built in 2011 and five 3,400 TEU vessels built in 2010 and 2011. "We are disappointed that the Korean Development Bank has failed to support an important participant in the global containership business," stated Dr.

09 Aug 2016

Ince to Advise Danaos on HMM Restructuring

Ince & Co’s London and Piraeus corporate, finance and shipping teams have advised long-standing client Danaos Corporation on Korean container line Hyundai Merchant Marine Co. (HMM), Ltd.’s US$2.1 billion restructuring. New York Stock Exchange listed Danaos Corporation is a leading international owner of container ships, chartering vessels to many of the world's largest liner companies. The restructuring completed on 23rd July 2016 when HMM issued 151,292,727 new shares to creditors as part of a debt for equity swap. With 13 vessels on long-term charter to HMM, Danaos is the largest single shipowner in HMM’s fleet. Along with other container shipowners…

07 Aug 2016

Danaos Reports 25.5% Rise in Income

Danaos Corporation, one of the world's largest independent owners of containerships, has reported net income of $47.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $38.0 million, for the three months ended June 30, 2015, an increase of 25.5% for the period ended June 30, 2016. Adjusted net income of $94.9 million, or $0.86 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $68.6 million, or $0.62 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2015, an increase of 38.3%. Operating revenues of $137.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $141.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, a decrease of 3.2%.

03 Aug 2016

Is Hanjin Shipping Going Into Court Receivership?

According to a latest report in Korea Times, South Korea's biggest container carrier Hanjin Shipping's efforts to settle the rescheduling deadlines for financing ships and reducing charter fees before the end of July has not yet be resolved. This situation is raising concerns over the possibility that the nation's top shipping line may go into court receivership. Or, Hanjin may get a month's extension from creditor banks of an August 4 deadline of a voluntary restructuring agreement, giving the shipping major more time to comply with conditions that will prevent it from seeking court receivership. As on Tuesday, Hanjin Shipping has failed to conclude negotiations with foreign ship owners and creditors in a bid to lower charter fees and prolong looming deadlines for financing its shipping.

02 Aug 2016

Danaos Reports Strong 1H

Danaos Corporation today reported unaudited results for the period ended June 30, 2016. * Adjusted net income1 of $47.7 million, or $0.43 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $38.0 million, or $0.35 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2015, an increase of 25.5%. Adjusted net income1 of $94.9 million, or $0.86 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $68.6 million, or $0.62 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2015, an increase of 38.3%. * Operating revenues of $137.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $141.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, a decrease of 3.2%.

17 Feb 2016

Danaos' Performance Better

Danaos Corporation one of the world's largest independent owners of containerships, today reported unaudited results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2015. * Adjusted net income1 of $47.2 million, or $0.43 per share, for the three months ended December 31, 2015 compared to $23.5 million, or $0.21 per share, for the three months ended December 31, 2014, an increase of 100.9%. Adjusted net income1 of $159.5 million, or $1.45 per share, for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to $60.0 million, or $0.55 per share, for the year ended December 31, 2014, an increase of 165.8%. * Operating revenues of $143.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2015 compared to $140.7 million for the three months ended December 30, 2014, an increase of 1.8%.

15 Oct 2015

Greek Shipping Frets Over Higher Taxes

Greece's cash-strapped government is proposing to end increase taxes m the country's key shipping sector in order to boost revenues, but some shipping owners are threatening to move their ships abroad as a result, says a report in BBC. The Greek shipping fleet has since become the biggest in the world, with almost 4,000 ships representing 19% of global shipping capacity. It contributes more than 7% towards the struggling economy, but the country's creditors say it can do more. Greece’s vital maritime industries have managed to stay afloat through six years of economic turmoil, with shipping making up 7.5 per cent of the country’s economic output. Greece controls 19 per cent of the oceans’ dry bulk carriers and almost a quarter of the oil tankers — the largest merchant fleet in the world.

29 Sep 2015

Danaos buys 3 Boxships via new JV

Danaos Corporation announced today the acquisition of three vessels through a newly-formed joint venture, capitalizing on depressed asset prices in the resale market. The vessels were acquired by Gemini Shipholdings Corporation, a newly-formed entity ("Gemini") beneficially owned by Danaos and its largest stockholder. Danaos' initial 49% ownership interest in Gemini was acquired through an investment of $7.35 million. * The 6,422 TEU NYK Lodestar, built in 2001 at Samsung Heavy Industries, which has already commenced a 2 year time charter with NYK. * The 5,610 TEU Suez Canal, built in 2002 at Hyundai Heavy Industries, which is on a 7 year bareboat charter to Gemini with a purchase obligation at the end of the charter.

14 Sep 2015

Global Maritime take Center Stage @ Danish Forum

The second Annual Danish Maritime Forum, scheduled for October 7-8, 2015, in Copenhagen, brings together a wealth of global maritime leaders to address present and long-term challenges for industry. Discussions at this year’s Danish Maritime Forum are influenced by volatility in global markets and uncertainties about future growth and will focus on how the maritime industry can address these challenges in both the short and long term. Other topical issues will include the New Chinese Silk Road, the global energy outlook and the future of ocean governance.

30 Oct 2014

Danaos Corp. 3Q & 9M Results

Danaos Corporation, a leading international owner of containerships, today reported unaudited results for the period ended September 30, 2014. * Operating revenues of $139.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $148.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, a decrease of 6.0%. Operating revenues of $411.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $441.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, a decrease of 6.7%. * Adjusted EBITDA1 of $104.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $109.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, a decrease of 4.9%.

20 Aug 2014

VSTEP Delivers FMB Simulator to Danaos

Danaos Corporation purchased a NAUTIS DNV Class A FMB Simulator and Instructor Station for training of its fleet members. The simulator will be delivered and installed by VSTEP at Danaos Shipping Co Ltd. Headquarters in Piraeus, Greece. The simulator purchased by Danaos Corporation included a NAUTIS DNV Class A FMB simulator with 240° horizontal field of view and an Instructor Station. It will be used to train navigation and maneuvering with the container vessels of the Danaos fleet.

28 Jul 2014

Danaos Corporation 2Q and 1H 2014 Results

Danaos Corporation ("Danaos") (NYSE: DAC), a leading international owner of containerships, today reported unaudited results for the period ended June 30, 2014. *Operating revenues of $136.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 compared to $146.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013, a decrease of 7.0%. Operating revenues of $271.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to $292.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, a decrease of 7.1%. *Adjusted EBITDA1 of $99.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 compared to $107.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013, a decrease of 7.8%.

12 Feb 2013

Greece's Danaos Maintains Last Year's Profitability

Danaos Corporation reports fourth quarter and full year results for the year ended December 31, 2012. Operating revenues of $151.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2012 compared to $128.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2011, an increase of 18.3%. Operating revenues of $589.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to $468.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, an increase of 25.8%. Adjusted EBITDA1 of $112.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2012 compared to $88.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2011, an increase of 26.6%. Adjusted EBITDA1 of $431.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to $318.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, an increase of 35.5%.

31 Jul 2012

Greek Containership Owners, Danaos, Report Growth

Danaos Corporation reports (unaudited) Second Quarter and Half Year results for the period ended June 30, 2012. •    Operating revenues of $146.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to $114.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, an increase of 27.8%. Operating revenues of $280.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to $213.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, an increase of 31.4%. •    Adjusted EBITDA1 of $106.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to $78.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, an increase of 36.1%. Adjusted EBITDA1 of $203.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to $143.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, an increase of 41.5%.

09 Jul 2012

Danaos Takes Delivery of Fifth New Containership

Danaos Corporation, containership owners, announced that on June 29, 2012, it took delivery of its fifth and final 13,100 containership, the HYUNDAI AMBITION, expanding its operational fleet to a total of 64 containerships aggregating 363,049 TEU. The HYUNDAI AMBITION, built at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co. Ltd, has a carrying capacity of 13,100 TEU, is 366 meters long, 48.2 meters wide and has a speed of 24.7 knots. The vessel has already commenced its 12-year time charter with an expected annualized EBITDA run-rate contribution of approximately $18.8 mil. Dr. John Coustas, President and Chief Executive Officer of Danaos, commented…

12 Jun 2012

Danaos Adds Containership to Fleet

Danaos Corporation, a containership owner, announces  it has taken delivery of one more 13,100 containership, the HYUNDAI SPEED, expanding its operational fleet to a total of 63 containerships aggregating 349,949 TEU. The Company expects delivery of its last 13,100 TEU vessel by the end of June, at which point its current new building program will be completed. The HYUNDAI SPEED, built at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co. Ltd, has a carrying capacity of 13,100 TEU, is 366 meters long, 48.2 meters wide and has a speed of 24.70 knots. The vessel has already commenced its 12-year time charter with an expected annualized EBITDA run-rate contribution of approximately $18.8 mil.

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